Head of People (Fixed Term Contract)

King's Cross, Central London

Here at the Guardian, we believe the open exchange of information, ideas and opinions has the power to change the world for the better.

We are looking for a Head of People to support our data, digital and editorial business areas for a 9-12 month fixed term contract.

The role is both strategic and hands-on and provides support in all aspects of people management, driving functional excellence and process improvement.

In this role you will:

Develop trusting and credible relationships with the Executive Committee leaders for each respective area and their senior teams

Contribute to business planning and strategy discussions by influencing and advising on people management practices and challenges

Work collaboratively as a member of the People Leadership team on the fuller People agenda using experience and influence to deliver People excellence

Partner with the GNM Managing Editor in relation to building effective union relations with the NUJ to optimise business performance through people and deal with complex employment queries that involve NUJ committee members

Act as the ‘enabler’ between the three business areas and the People Services Hub to ensure issues are being communicated and managed appropriately to enhance the reputation of the People Team throughout the organisation

To be considered for the Head of People role, we’re looking for significant experience working in a creative environment, ideally having worked with journalists in a News and Media organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a commercial senior HR leader with knowledge of the business partner model and experience in business transformation and HR programme management gained from at least two organisations.

Does this all sound like you? Then we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d like to pursue this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 24th April 2019.

We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen) at the Guardian. We aspire to inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates.

At the Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements.

Guardian News & Media (GNM) publishes theguardian.com, one of the largest English-speaking quality newspaper websites in the world. Since launching US and Australian digital editions in 2011 and 2013 respectively, traffic from outside of the UK now represents over two-thirds of the Guardian's total digital audience.

In the UK, GNM publishes the Guardian newspaper six days a week, first published in 1821, and the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer.

GNM is the core business of Guardian Media Group (GMG), whose sole shareholder is The Scott Trust Ltd. The core purpose of The Scott Trust is to secure the financial and editorial independence of the Guardian in perpetuity.

Every person - and every organisation - is unique. We all have different goals at work. At Guardian Jobs, we bring together like-minded job seekers and employers to create a happier world of work for everyone.